Stewart House unveiled after retrofit

After a three-month restoration/improvement, the Stewart House Restaurant and B&B in Athens, Greene County, has been reborn at The River Tavern.

The space has a 30-foot, vintage art-deco bar, tin ceilings, river views through the windows and a large mural depicting the Hudson River in times past by artist Nora Johnson. Highlights of chef Matt Ifkovitz’s menu include cedar-planked salmon, applewood-smoked pork chops and Moroccan chicken tagine.

The River Tavern, located at 2 North Water St. in Athens, is open 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4-9 p.m. Sunday. For reservations call 945-1357.